PartnerNews | Black Diamond Beta - Video series

If there's anyone who knows her stuff, it's definitely Esther Smith: Black Diamond Ambassador, founder of "Grassroots Physical Therapy" and physiotherapist to Black Diamond athletes.

In the 6th episode of the BD Beta series with Esther, we find out what an injury-preventing and efficient ski touring technique looks like on the ascent. The physiotherapist's tips are vividly presented by team rider Mary McIntyre and there are also a few beautiful landscape and powder descent shots. But first, here is a brief summary of the physiotherapist's tips.

Since we don't want to deprive you of the rest of the videos in the BD Beta series with Esther and know that many of the tips and suggestions mentioned apply equally to skiers and climbers, here is a short list of the remaining episodes.

Episode 1: Core Exercises for Climbers.

Episode 2: The warm-up that doesn't suck

Episode 3: Joe Grant's Tips to Save Your Knees on the Downhill

Episode 4: Hip Control for Healthy Knees

Episode 5: Loving the Downhill with Balance and Proprioception